allowable

adjective

al·​low·​able ə-ˈlau̇-ə-bəl How to pronounce allowable (audio)
: permissible
allowable income tax deductions
allowably adverb

Examples of allowable in a Sentence

international travel without a passport isn't allowable
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The Caltrans review found that the project would increase the legally allowable PM10 in surrounding neighborhoods by about 11%. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 State officials refrain from naming Slide In public discussions, state officials had been reluctant to volunteer the name of the company that prompted the caps on premium renewal estimates and allowable numbers of takeout letters. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 Both programs list allowable expenses for which nonprofits can receive funding or reimbursement. Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American-Statesman, 6 July 2024 What types of expenses are allowable and which are not? Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for allowable 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English alowable, allowable "proper, admissible," borrowed from Anglo-French alouable, from aluer, aloer "to accept as legally valid, permit" + -able -able — more at allow

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allowable was in the 15th century

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“Allowable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allowable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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